Butcher Leads Cobleskill-Richmondville to 20-0 Shutout

Landon Yatrakis #11 pushes ahead for yardage in Friday night's win over Mechanicville.

Cam Jackson #5 catches this one in the endzone only to have it called back on a penalty.

Chase Henry #28 filling Kyber Henry's old jersey this year and showing what he's made of, picking up yardage when it counts.

Dylan Gallagher #68 takes down the runner in the backfield. This year's team looks very promising with this 20-0 win. Photos by Robert Duso.

COBLESKILL – Running back Isaiah Butcher scored two touchdowns to lead the Cobleskill-Richmondville football team to a decisive 20-0 victory over Mechanicville on Friday night.

The Bulldogs' offense controlled the game, getting on the scoreboard in the first quarter with a 3-yard touchdown run by Butcher.

In the second quarter, quarterback Cayden Cernauskas connected with Eli Barr for a 41-yard touchdown pass. Barr's successful extra point kick gave Cobleskill-Richmondville a 13-0 lead at halftime.

After a scoreless third quarter, Butcher found the end zone again in the fourth, breaking free for a 28-yard touchdown run to seal the win.

Cernauskas finished the game with 129 passing yards and one touchdown. Barr was his leading receiver, hauling in five catches for 102 yards and a touchdown. Butcher paced the ground game with 69 rushing yards and two scores. The Bulldogs' defense was dominant, holding the Tartans scoreless to earn the shutout.